Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Tuesday, August 4)


Major rail disruption is set to continue for the rest of this week following a fire near the line between Cardiff and Newport over the weekend.

The fire, which broke out next to the railway at Newport on Saturday, has caused “extensive” damage to rail infrastructure, including signalling equipment and overhead electric power.

On Monday, the damage from the fire continued to cause major delays with a reduced service running and passengers warned to check before they travel.

Network Rail has since confirmed the disruption is likely to continue “for the rest of the week”. Full details here.



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